Trump's VP Pick: A Bitcoin Holder in the Race

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planktonHero Member
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#1Mar 4, 2017, 04:38 AM
So I just found out that Trump's VP pick, JD Vance, actually owns a good amount of Bitcoin. Pretty wild, right? Seems like he's pushing for crypto-friendly laws.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#2Mar 4, 2017, 06:10 AM
didn't know that about Vance! kinda makes Trump's pro-Bitcoin vibe seem serious. politicians are always shifting their stances tho, it’s hard to trust them.
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stacksatsHero Member
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#3Mar 4, 2017, 10:23 AM
Yeah, totally. We’ve seen this before, like with Saylor. But having a VP who’s invested in Bitcoin could mean more support for crypto if they win.
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boss777Senior Member
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#4Mar 4, 2017, 03:04 PM
I get that but we need to remember, he’s young. Vance was born in 1984, so it makes sense he would get Bitcoin. But what’s his real understanding of it?
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mr_apeNewbie
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#5Mar 4, 2017, 08:35 PM
Thanks for sharing, that’s a solid point. Vance has been against anti-crypto laws, which is good to see. But still, politicians flip-flop too much.
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#6Mar 7, 2017, 08:32 AM
But wait, he’s super young and seems a bit reckless. Kinda sketchy for someone in such a big position.
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#7Mar 7, 2017, 11:47 AM
I thought the same at first. But if both Trump and Vance are on board, we might actually see some positive changes in crypto policy.
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0xNodeMember
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#8Mar 7, 2017, 12:49 PM
True, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. People need to think beyond just crypto when voting.
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#9Mar 8, 2017, 02:43 AM
Honestly, Trump knows how to play the game. He’s using crypto to tap into what’s bothering some voters. But will he really do anything meaningful for crypto if he wins?
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planktonHero Member
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#10Mar 8, 2017, 05:34 AM
Congress might block any pro-crypto laws, especially with the Dems holding part of it. Just saying.
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gwei_2018Full Member
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#11Mar 8, 2017, 05:44 AM
We’ll see what happens after the elections. If Trump wins, could be interesting times for Bitcoin. But what will voters care about most?
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planktonHero Member
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#12Mar 8, 2017, 06:43 AM
yeah exactly, if they’ve held Bitcoin since the start, that shows some real foresight. I prefer long-term holders over newbs riding the hype.
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QuantumOrbitFull Member
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#13Mar 8, 2017, 07:04 AM
Can’t wait to see how the crypto crowd reacts when they find out Trump might have Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary. That’s gonna be a laugh.
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#14Mar 8, 2017, 08:13 AM
Totally! It’s like they will vote for Trump just because of his crypto talk, but he’s got anti-Bitcoin people around him.
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QuantumOrbitFull Member
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#15Mar 8, 2017, 01:18 PM
Come on, the Vice President could be a future leader, that’s a big deal! Plus, Vance holds a significant amount of Bitcoin.
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max_nonceNewbie
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#16Mar 8, 2017, 04:43 PM
Don't let the Trump talk distract from the crypto discussion. Vance is a holder and that's a plus.
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0xNodeMember
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#17Mar 8, 2017, 05:32 PM
LOL, you guys are so heated! But yeah, some folks are crazy out there. Threatening people over opinions is nuts.
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serHero Member
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#18Mar 8, 2017, 11:45 PM
Let the dems stew in their feelings. I’m ready for the results in November, it’ll be fun watching them.
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chris23Member
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#19Mar 9, 2017, 03:28 AM
Honestly, I worry that they will cater to big businesses and exchanges instead of regular HODLers like us.
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planktonHero Member
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#20Mar 9, 2017, 03:33 AM
Yeah, I can see that happening. Would be better if someone like Elon Musk was in charge, he’d be good for the average crypto user.
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